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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.35, 3,229.71 and 1,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.35, 3,229.71 and 1,501.76 is: 2,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.35 : 3,229.71 = 1,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.35/3,229.71 = 1,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.35x = 3,229.71 × 1,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.35x = 4,850,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,233.14/2,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.55

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